Dentofacial Orthopedics Amityville
Correct Severe Misalignment Without Invasive Surgery
Misaligned teeth aren’t always caused by underlying problems, but in some cases, they are. Dr. Justyna provides dentofacial orthopedics in Amityville to allow patients to correct severe bite misalignment without having to undergo extensive surgical procedures. In doing so, you can enjoy a more symmetrical and functional smile that’s more comfortable and beautiful. To learn more about dentofacial orthopedics, we invite you to call our office to schedule a consultation today!
Why Choose Amityville Orthodontics for Dentofacial Orthopedics?
- An Experienced, Board-Certified Orthodontist
- We’re Bilingual! We Speak Spanish & Polish
- Personalized Treatments for Patients of All Ages
Who Can Benefit from Dentofacial Orthopedics?
Outside of orthodontics, which is the practice of guiding the movement of teeth, there’s dentofacial orthopedics, which involves helping the facial structure develop properly. Both children and adults can benefit from this treatment, but typically, for adults, this process could involve surgery. The best candidates are those who:
- Have lost their temporary teeth early.
- Have teeth that aren’t properly aligned.
- Have extra teeth.
- Have an overbite or underbite.
- Have TMJD that causes discomfort.
- Excessively bite their cheek.
- Have an irregular jawline.
Once completed, dentofacial orthopedics can provide a variety of life-changing benefits for patients, including:
- Improves the appearance of the jaw and face by lifting the features and adjusting the bite.
- Maintain better oral health by aligning the teeth and bite, creating fewer gaps and crevices for bacteria to hide in.
- Reduce the risk of requiring severe dental or jaw surgeries in the future.
- Geared towards addressing developmental issues early to prevent pain and discomfort in the future.
Dentofacial Orthopedics for Children
Children whose smiles haven’t yet fully developed are usually the ideal candidate for this treatment. Typically, it takes place in two parts: first, any jaw abnormalities will need to be corrected to allow the permanent teeth to grow in correctly. In cases where a jaw is underdeveloped, headgear or expanders may be necessary. The second part of the treatment is performed once the permanent teeth have grown in, usually involving braces to ensure that they’re aligned.
Dentofacial Orthopedics for Adults
For adults, dentofacial orthopedics works slightly differently, and it’s used for those who have jaw abnormalities. Because their bone is already hardened and grown, surgery is often required for adults to properly align the jaw and even out the bite. Following surgery, it’s also possible that they will need to receive braces to correct their dental alignment.